Weather Alerts

Sent: September 20 at 5:29AM EDT

Expires: September 21 at 4:00PM EDT

Event: Coastal Flood Watch

Description:

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to locally two feet of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...Southwest Suffolk County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some Roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. Widespread flooding possible of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront. Numerous road closures are possible, and vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will potentially become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coastal flood impacts include moderate coastal flooding possible for Saturday and potentially could also occur on a localized scale today. Additional rounds of coastal flooding around the times high tide can be expected through at least the weekend.

Target Area:

• Southwest Suffolk